BFBS Sitrep

As the Government prepares to tighten its belt further how safe is defence from more cuts and what impact would a cut in the counter-terrorism budget have on Britain’s security?
 
Are chemical weapons being used in Syria?
 
What does the future hold for Afghan interpreters post 2014?
 
And ...... find out the definitive reading list for military minds
 
 
 
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee
 
OTHER INTERVIEWS: 
 
Professor Eric Grove, the Director of the Centre for International Security and War Studies at Salford University and Richard Norton Taylor who writes on defence and security affairs for The Guardian.  They discuss the forthcoming spending review and implications of a cut to the counter-terrorism budget.
 
Tom Porteous, the program director for Human Rights Watch – looks at the claim that Syria has used chemical weapons.
 

BFBS Reporter Rosie Laydon interviews ………………………
Who are fighting for the right to live in the UK
 
Christopher Lee and Eric Grove discuss the former CDS Sir David Richards' recommended reading list which You can view the full  list here
http://www.da.mod.uk/recommended-reading
 
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio & BFBS UK Bases at 1830 (UK time)
 
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As transition in Afghanistan’s continues there’s still concern over insurgency

The Syrian President’s Al Qaida warning to the West

North Korea says it is ready to talk but is China running out of patience?

Remembering the Iron Lady & her military legacy.

Plus there’s an exclusive look at the F35 Lightning Two jet simulator.

PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS:  

Brigadier Bob Bruce discusses transition & insurgency in Afgfhanistan

Andrea Berger – from the Department of Peace Studies at Bradford University discussies North Korea and China

Major General Julian Thompson, who commanded the Marines during the Falklands campaign, shares his memories of Baroness Thatcher.’s funeral

BFBS Reporter Tim Cooper, goes to an excusive preview of the F35 Lightning, the new jet for the Aircraft Carriers.

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio & BFBS UK Bases at 1830 (UK time)

Alternatively listen again on the website

As transition in Afghanistan’s continues there’s still concern over insurgency

The Syrian President’s Al Qaida warning to the West

North Korea says it is ready to talk but is China running out of patience?

Remembering the Iron Lady & her military legacy.

Plus there’s an exclusive look at the F35 Lightning Two jet simulator.

PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau

STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s Defence Analyst Christopher Lee

OTHER INTERVIEWS:  

Brigadier Bob Bruce discusses transition & insurgency in Afgfhanistan

Andrea Berger – from the Department of Peace Studies at Bradford University discussies North Korea and China

Major General Julian Thompson, who commanded the Marines during the Falklands campaign, shares his memories of Baroness Thatcher.’s funeral

BFBS Reporter Tim Cooper, goes to an excusive preview of the F35 Lightning, the new jet for the Aircraft Carriers.

You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio & BFBS UK Bases at 1830 (UK time)

Alternatively listen again on the website

In Sitrep this week..........

Why there’s continued concern for Afghanistan’s future after ISAF forces leave

Find out who’s the power behind the throne of North Korea’s young leader

The military legacy of Baroness Thatcher & why the Lady loved Milk Tray…..

And it’s been 15 years since the Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement, but how much of a difference has it made to lasting peace?

OTHER INTERVIEWS:  

Professor Paul Rogers – from the Department of Peace Studies at Bradford University discussing Afghanistan and North Korea

Major General Julian Thompson, who commanded the Marines during the Falklands campaign, shares his memories of meeting Baroness Thatcher.

Northern Ireland analyst Chris Ryder, reflecting on the 15th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

In Sitrep this week..........

Why there’s continued concern for Afghanistan’s future after ISAF forces leave

Find out who’s the power behind the throne of North Korea’s young leader

The military legacy of Baroness Thatcher & why the Lady loved Milk Tray…..

And it’s been 15 years since the Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement, but how much of a difference has it made to lasting peace?

OTHER INTERVIEWS:  

Professor Paul Rogers – from the Department of Peace Studies at Bradford University discussing Afghanistan and North Korea

Major General Julian Thompson, who commanded the Marines during the Falklands campaign, shares his memories of meeting Baroness Thatcher.

Northern Ireland analyst Chris Ryder, reflecting on the 15th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

There’s warnings from UK and US commanders in Afghanistan ahead of the summer fighting season

And there’s concern in Pakistan as they head towards national elections

As America reacts to North Korea’s rhetoric just how seriously should we be taking the threat?

Plus:  the RAF celebrates 95 years – but what will the air force look like in the future?

OTHER INTERVIEWS:  

Forces News’ reporter James Hirst reporting from Camp Bastion

Jason Strother, a reporter based in Seoul, discussing the North Korean crisis

Air Marshall Sir John Walker –Chief of the Intelligence Staff from 1991 to 1994, discussing the Korean crisis and also talking about the RAF

Elizabeth Quintana – an expert in unmanned air vehicles and the use of space assets at the Royal United Services Institute, looking at the future of the RAF

There’s warnings from UK and US commanders in Afghanistan ahead of the summer fighting season

And there’s concern in Pakistan as they head towards national elections

As America reacts to North Korea’s rhetoric just how seriously should we be taking the threat?

Plus:  the RAF celebrates 95 years – but what will the air force look like in the future?

OTHER INTERVIEWS:  

Forces News’ reporter James Hirst reporting from Camp Bastion

Jason Strother, a reporter based in Seoul, discussing the North Korean crisis

Air Marshall Sir John Walker –Chief of the Intelligence Staff from 1991 to 1994, discussing the Korean crisis and also talking about the RAF

Elizabeth Quintana – an expert in unmanned air vehicles and the use of space assets at the Royal United Services Institute, looking at the future of the RAF

Why there’s going to be more cuts to the defence budget
 
Who are the different rebel groups  in Syria and what do they want?
 
Now the banks are open – what does the future hold for Cyprus, and could it happen here in the UK?
 
And, It’s the end of an era for the military’s Search and Rescue.
 
 PRESENTER:  Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee
 
OTHER INTERVIEWS: 
 
Professor Rosemary Hollis, professor of Middle East policy studies at City University discussing Syria.
 
Forces News’ reporter Tim Cooper reporting on the financial crisis in Cyprus.
 
Forces News’ reporter Julie Knox on the Search & Rescue team
 
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)
Alternatively listen again on the website

Why there’s going to be more cuts to the defence budget
 
Who are the different rebel groups  in Syria and what do they want?
 
Now the banks are open – what does the future hold for Cyprus, and could it happen here in the UK?
 
And, It’s the end of an era for the military’s Search and Rescue.
 
 PRESENTER:  Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee
 
OTHER INTERVIEWS: 
 
Professor Rosemary Hollis, professor of Middle East policy studies at City University discussing Syria.
 
Forces News’ reporter Tim Cooper reporting on the financial crisis in Cyprus.
 
Forces News’ reporter Julie Knox on the Search & Rescue team
 
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)
Alternatively listen again on the website

Ten years since the invasion of Iraq Sitrep reflects on the anniversary and speaks to former Prime Minister Tony Blair and Colonel Tim Collins, who led his men into Iraq.
 
Plus, the man dubbed the ‘Vicar of Baghdad’ who initially supported the war explains why he’s now changed his mind
 
The latest from Cyprus where the financial crisis continues
 
And find out what the new Chief of the Defence Staff has in his in-tray
 
 PRESENTER:  Kate GerbeauSTUDIO GUESTS:  BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee
 
OTHER INTERVIEWS: 
 
Colonel Tim Collins, who commanded the 1st Batallion, Royal Irish Regiment during the Iraq war in 2003
 
Canon of Baghdad Andrew White, dubbed the ‘Vicar of Baghdad’, he runs a Christian church in Baghdad.
 
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair.
 
Forces News’ reporter Carla Prater from Cyprus discussing the financial crisis and its affects on British Forces over there.
 
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)
Alternatively listen again on the website